Reba Fork Service
Bazzowmb
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Got an old Rockshox Reba Fork that is in need of some TLC.
Can anyone recommend any companies out there to give it a service and if possible extend the travel from the current 85 to 100mm? If so what sort of cost are we talking about?
Or alternatively have people just used their LBS?
I do most of my own maintenance on my mtb and road bikes but I think this is probably a step to far.
Appreciate any help.
Can anyone recommend any companies out there to give it a service and if possible extend the travel from the current 85 to 100mm? If so what sort of cost are we talking about?
Or alternatively have people just used their LBS?
I do most of my own maintenance on my mtb and road bikes but I think this is probably a step to far.
Appreciate any help.
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TFtuned for RS, how much it will cost to increase the travel depends very much on the exact parts fitted on your forks and what needs doing to extend it, it can cost anything from nothing (on top of service costs) to uneconomical if too many new parts are needed.Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0
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Do them yourself, genuinely the easiest fork in the world to service.0
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Really, are there kits available, as I'm in the dark on this subject?0
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You don't need a kit to extend the travel - if your fork can be extended (some can't), there will be a spacer in the negative air spring chamber that you remove. Many service docs available online for this, is a fairly simple task.
Only ay of knowing is opening them up.0 -
Bazzowmb wrote:Really, are there kits available, as I'm in the dark on this subject?
Yes, have a search around. Look on ebay etc, as long as you know a year of the fork you will be fine. Sram have tech videos up on YouTube too. It's really straightforward to do.0 -
On an RS it can also be a simple case of shortening the guide sleeve if there are no spacers (assuming everything else is suitable for the new longer travel).supersonic wrote:You don't need a kit to extend the travel - if your fork can be extended (some can't), there will be a spacer in the negative air spring chamber that you remove. Many service docs available online for this, is a fairly simple task.
Only ay of knowing is opening them up.Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0 -
TF Tuned sell all the service kits. I have done full air spring and damper rebuilds on my old Rebas, it's not too complicated. Just follow the manual instructions and be very clean & methodical.
You will need some isopropyl alcohol (disc brake cleaner) and lint free cloth. No special tools, just allwn keys, circlip pliers, plastic mallet and a couple screw drivers.Transition Patrol - viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=130702350 -
If they are solo air, you'll need a new air damper to adjust the travel.
Dual airs are very easy, there is a guide on bikeradar somewhere.0 -
'Air damper'?
My daughters revs we just had to shorten the air spring guide sleeve so it could extend further, simple......Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0 -
Sorry, air spring.
for the newer solo airs, the stantions have notches that allow the +ve and -ve sides to equilibrate at full extension.
The air springs are therefore travel specific, so if you want to go up/down in travel you need a new air spring or a least a new air spring rod so that the forks can work properly.
I believe you can cut the air rod if you're handy with a saw.0 -
Cheers guys appreciate your help.
I've watched a couple of the videos as recommended and as you say it doesn't look too bad - I'm gonna give it a go.
Thanks again0
